Falmouth-based quartet Low Harness returns with a new EP titled ‘Oblivion’ through the Krautpop label. This release features a limited-edition 12-inch vinyl lathe-cut for physical collectors. The songs center on human fragility and the loss of personal control. Band members Hannah Gledhill and Martin Pease utilize alternative tunings to craft a sound rooted in noise-rock and experimental traditions.
The music on this record is an anxious unravelling of emotion. These four seasoned DIY minds recorded the material at a converted mill near Wrexham with engineer Phil Booth. The band shares that the songs reflect a choice between mindless oblivion and acceptance. They explore a sense of disenchantment with everyday existence while still yearning for reinvention and connection.
Low Harness formed in 2023 after the members met at the Fish Factory Arts Space. Drummer Ed Shellard and bassist Alex Harmer complete the lineup. The group draws sonic inspiration from 90s noise-rock and the works of Glenn Branca and Einstürzende Neubauten. Their songwriting process moved quickly during practice sessions held in a local garage.
The new material follows the 2024 release of their debut album ‘Salvo’ and continues their exploration of dense textures. Lead single “Hands That Shake” serves as the introduction to this latest collection of tracks. The band remains committed to a gritty and authentic musical approach. This EP stands as a firm statement of their evolving creative direction.